A precious gift from God,
delivered on
December 15, 1973;
returned to Heaven
June 7, 2007.

Comments
Oh, I’m so sorry to read this news.
Nattie’s family, please know your daughter will remain in our thoughts and that we wish you only good memories to sustain you through the hard days to come.
Posted by: sprite at June 7, 2007 11:37 AM

What a beautiful picture.
I am so very sad and my prayers are with her family. She is a precious friend.
Posted by: Pattie at June 7, 2007 12:06 PM

I praise our Lord that Nattie is in the presence of Jesus and in no more pain. I am pleading the Lord for His peace that passes all understanding for you, her Mommy and her Daddy and her little children.
Posted by: Dawn at June 7, 2007 12:06 PM

She will always be loved and missed. Such a terrible loss. My best wishes to her loving family.
Posted by: Tiff at June 7, 2007 12:10 PM

I’m seriously so sad about this. Much prayers to your family. Nattie, please say “Hello” to my mother for me. You both have so much in common. Rich in love and strength with a body that couldn’t support it.
Posted by: maricar at June 7, 2007 12:11 PM

May her memory be eternal.
Praying for your family.
Posted by: Linda M at June 7, 2007 12:11 PM

I’m so sorry to hear this. She was far too young to die. I’ll be thinking about Nattie’s family, including her precious children who she loved so dearly.
Posted by: kookiejar at June 7, 2007 12:34 PM

I love you, Nattie! I can’t wait to see you in Heaven.
Posted by: Dana at June 7, 2007 12:42 PM

Natalie will truly be missed.
Natalie’s family you are still in my thoughts.
Amy
Posted by: Amy at June 7, 2007 12:54 PM

Oh, my, she was beautiful. You are wonderful to share these precious moments with us. My deepest sympathy to you all.
Posted by: Debi at June 7, 2007 12:54 PM

Oh Nattie…Le Sniff
My prayers are with yall. Thank you for the gift of Nattie, may her spirit and spunk live on in Jonathan and Anna.
Posted by: cheri at June 7, 2007 01:01 PM

My heart rejoices for Nattie . . . oh! to wake up in the presence of the very One she loved so dearly!!! But my heart aches for her family and friends who love Nattie so dearly. (Love, not loved…the love continues, even though Nattie has moved to her Heavenly home.)
I’m thinking of the book, “90 Minutes in Heaven.” To know that Nattie is at this very moment experiencing everything written about in that book . . . A-Ma-Zing!!!
Posted by: vickig97 at June 7, 2007 01:20 PM

I’m so sorry to hear this. Nattie will be missed. Many prayers are being sent out to her fammily.
Posted by: Stephanie at June 7, 2007 01:24 PM

I am sooo soooo sad…my heart is breaking for our loss, for you her parents, for her CHILDRENS loss.
I KNOW that being face to face with the LORD of LORD and KING of KINGS, she NO LONGER needs the faith that we sooo desparately need right now, for she SEES Him who has LOVED her and for His own reasons, beyond ours, has called her home.
I PRAY for her precious children and that God will, who is ABLE and WILLING, redeem and reap glorious treasure and blessing from this for Himself and them.
To Him who is able to do abundantly ABOVE ALL that we could ask or think…we rest in You oh Lord and trust, knowing that You are in control of ALL that we dont understand and cant wrap our human brains and hearts around. We stand firmly before the throne, in all our emotions, loving and trusting You.
Posted by: Cynthia at June 7, 2007 01:27 PM

I left the other comment before I saw this. I am so sorry…my prayers will continue for your sweet family.
Love,
Blue
Posted by: Blue at June 7, 2007 01:27 PM

My deepest sympathy to all of you. I am so very thankful that I knew Nattie, even if it was just online. *hugs* You are all in my prayers.
Posted by: Monika at June 7, 2007 01:35 PM

I love you, Nattie…
To Nattie’s family — know that many, many loved and adored her. We will miss her.
Posted by: Angela Giles Klocke at June 7, 2007 01:38 PM

Words can’t express my sadness at losing the fight to the cancer.
Words can’t express my joy for her gain at standing before the Lord whole and healed.
Prayers for all of you…cheers of praise for Nattie beating us all there. She can help show us around up there one day. You know she will be grand at that.
Posted by: Kathie at June 7, 2007 01:42 PM

She touched my life in so many wonderful ways.
My prayers are covering your family!
Posted by: Ashley T at June 7, 2007 01:48 PM

I am so blessed to have Nattie as my friend. I will miss you forever, babe. Looking forward to that day when I will see you again.
Posted by: Cheryl at June 7, 2007 01:57 PM

My thoughts and prayers are being lifted for all of Natalie’s family and I am awaiting the great reunion someday soon… Her profound spirit touched so many of us and I am thankful to have known her here on earth!!!
Posted by: Leann at June 7, 2007 02:09 PM

Oh how my heart aches for the loved ones left to go on without her here on this earth. I will pray for each of you. I rejoice for Nattie’s release from pain. {{{Hugs}}}
Posted by: Tina at June 7, 2007 02:11 PM

Thanks to Natalie for all the fun talks we had while doing nursery duty at church. Had you only been able to go on the mission trip with me to New Orleans last year, so I would have gotten to know you better. As I observed your sweet spirit at church, you truly were a woman of God. I am honored to have known you. You will always remain in my mind and in my heart.
Posted by: Dee at June 7, 2007 02:57 PM

My heart aches for each of you who have lost such a wonderful and dear friend. I pray for Peace and Comfort to wrap it’s arms around you and carry you through this time. May the Lord of all life bless each of you this day with the Hope that comes from knowing Him.
Because He lives …. B.
Posted by: Betty at June 7, 2007 03:29 PM

Nattie, I’m so glad that you’re not suffering or in pain anymore. I love you so so much – and cannot WAIT until we get to dance around the throne together.
To Nattie’s family: my heart is absolutely broken for you all. I just cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. I’m praying for Anna & Jonathan, and for you ALL to be held in perfect comfort and peace as you mourn the passing of your sweet Nattie.
Much love,
Posted by: Sara at June 7, 2007 03:52 PM

I am so so sorry for you tremendous loss. I know Nattie is in the presence of our Saviour, which brings comfort. But I know it’s still so hard & this will be so difficult for her children & parents. I will continue to pray for you all.
Posted by: Jane at June 7, 2007 04:01 PM

To Nattie’s Family, I am so sorry for the pain that your hearts must endure.
To Nattie..Run free without pain, and know that those left behind will be alright. After all, they have a wonderful guardian angel now.
Posted by: kim at June 7, 2007 04:06 PM

Words are empty, but as I told Nattie, words are all I have to offer. Nattie was the most beautiful spirit. I spent the last 5 years or so watching as she healed and grew and was recreated. She has always been pure joy in my life, and her memory will always bring me joy.
Posted by: Heather at June 7, 2007 04:30 PM

Peace has come over Natalie’s body and her pain is no more. She is in Heaven with God eternally and always watching us from above.
She got her ocean now and forever. I pray for all of you, her family and for Jonathan and Anna. May God wrap you in His love and understanding. If you need anything, please let us know. The church family is ready and willing to do anything and everything. Natalie was always ready to jump in and help and she so loved the Lord, it showed in all she did and said. I am truly blessed to know her and I will carry her courage and love in my heart always.
Posted by: Jen Lewis at June 7, 2007 05:05 PM

My dear cousin, I will miss you. I will miss not getting to know you better. You are definitely in a better place with your Lord and Saviour. May God pour comfort on the family. I will continue to pray for your children, Aunt Mary, Wes and Uncle Geoff.
Posted by: cousin mark at June 7, 2007 05:12 PM

I sit here not knowing really anything to say. I’m not crying for Nattie, but for those of us who grieve for her…especially her children whom I know had no rival in her love. To Nattie’s parents, I can only say how strong a testimony was she to the love and direction you provided her. I’m very glad to have known Nattie, although only via cyberspace. She supported me in prayers often, and I can only hope that my prayers supported her.
Posted by: Jamie at June 7, 2007 05:14 PM

I love you Nattie-pie and will miss you FIERCELY!!! To Nattie’s family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Posted by: Crissy at June 7, 2007 05:29 PM

I’m praying for your family that the Lord will wrap His arms around you at this time.
Posted by: 3M at June 7, 2007 05:30 PM

We’re praying for you all, what a loss for all of us.
Posted by: Shanna at June 7, 2007 06:21 PM

To Nattie’s family: My heart goes out to you all. May God pour His love and comfort over you as you cope without your dear, sweet Nattie. She will be missed.
Posted by: Kim (Coffee and a Muffin) at June 7, 2007 07:00 PM

Dear Nattie,
I miss you, sweet-tart. I can’t imagine the loss or grief your family feels right now but please know we are praying for your children and your parents.
In my mind’s eye, I see you sitting next to your overflowing bookcases in your cute little apartment. You sure knew how to fill up on reading material. I miss your saucy little retorts and witty one-liners and the perfect mixture of sweet and tart that made you who you were.
I’ll never forget you.
Posted by: Janet at June 7, 2007 07:09 PM

I am sorry for your loss. I first met Nattie in a yahoo writing group a number of years ago and that’s how I found the W.A.H. group. I was very inspired by her writing and impressed with her willingness to share her faith. Nattie greatly impacted my life!
Posted by: Nancy S. at June 7, 2007 07:21 PM

I am so shocked to read this this morning and so, so sorry. My heart goes out to Nattie’s family and her friends. May they know the peace which passes understanding.
Posted by: Anne at June 7, 2007 07:38 PM

I’m so sorry to hear of your loss and my prayers and thoughts are with your family. Nattie will be missed and I’ll be completing the Newbery Challenge that she started in memory of her. What a kind soul she was. One of a kind.
Posted by: Chris at June 7, 2007 07:46 PM

im so sorry know im praying 4 all of you
i am a part of WAH too
Posted by: Heather/DB at June 7, 2007 09:26 PM

saddened by our loss, rejoicing in her HEALING and her JOY at being with JESUS..
please know in the days ahead, her family will be in our prayers, and NATTIE will be in our hearts forever..see you there, NATTIE girl!
Posted by: susan mc at June 7, 2007 09:40 PM

Words cannot begin to express how sorry I am for the loss of Nattie. I only knew her online and she amazed and inspired me. You all continue to be in my prayers. ((hugs))
Posted by: Aleta at June 7, 2007 09:42 PM

To Nattie’s family and friends: Nattie was indeed special and touched my heart – not an easy thing to do across the miles of cyberspace, and yet she did; which speaks to her heart and the kindness she poured out and her light, which was so bright. I have no doubt that Nattie is with God. Please know I am praying for strength for you to deal with her loss. And know, she made a difference and will be missed. Nattie we love you!
Posted by: Wendy at June 7, 2007 11:10 PM

No words seem adequate right now…We continue to pray fervently for you all!
Posted by: Michelle at June 7, 2007 11:59 PM

may peace wiht with nattie as she stands in the arms of her precious jesus. she’s whole. . . no longer in pain and no longer siffering.
she was an amazing woman.
Posted by: mari at June 8, 2007 01:04 AM

I’m sitting here in tears stunned – I so thought Nattie would pull through… I prayed and believed for her healing here on earth, not up in heaven.
My heart, prayers and thoughts go out to Jonathan and Anna, and also to her parents who have sat by her side through it all and kept us updated, and the remainder of her family and friends.
God bless
Elizabeth
New Zealand
Posted by: Elizabeth at June 8, 2007 01:26 AM

I am so sorry to read this news. My thoughts are with you all.
Posted by: Quixotic at June 8, 2007 05:52 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. I just started reading her post’s today and I feel like I’ve known her forever.. My thoughts and prayers are with her whole family.
Angela
Posted by: Angela at June 8, 2007 06:50 AM

I was just getting to know her in our “Something About Me” Reading Challenge, where I posted the sad news:
http://somethingaboutmechallenge.blogspot.com/2007/06/death-in-our-group.html
The whole family will be in our prayers. Thanks, “Daddy,” for posting her dictated thoughts this week.
Posted by: Bonnie Jacobs at June 8, 2007 06:55 AM

I’m so very sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Nattie personally but enjoyed her blog and her writing. I also know how it feels to be relieved that the person you love is no longer suffering but to be missing them here on earth.
My prayers are with you all.
Posted by: Tiffany at June 8, 2007 07:37 AM

I will miss you Nattie
Posted by: Maria at June 8, 2007 07:40 AM

I am deeply saddened by your loss. Sympathy, thoughts, hopes, and prayers for all of you.
Posted by: Laura at June 8, 2007 07:59 AM

Nattie touched so many people in so many ways. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this sad time. We’ll miss her gentle kindness.
Posted by: Robin at June 8, 2007 08:51 AM

I am so very sorry for your loss. Y’all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Tammy at June 8, 2007 09:49 AM

I love you Nattie. I will miss your royal highness until I can see you again.
Posted by: Misty at June 8, 2007 10:09 AM

I too am a blogger “friend” and only recently really got to “know” Nattie when she joined my reading challenge and chose 5 books that said something about her…
I’ve been following this horrifying turn of events and not commenting because it’s a strange situation to find oneself in — having a “friend” that you feel so much for, but have never met.
Now I’ll just say to her family – thanks for keeping us updated here and my heart and prayers go out to you in this sad, sad time.
Thank goodness we all believe that Nattie is safe in Heaven this morning. What a lovely comfort and I hope it helps you get through this.
Posted by: Lisa at June 8, 2007 11:53 AM

I will miss you Nattie. So much.
Posted by: Becky at June 8, 2007 12:53 PM

I’ve known Nattie online for probably 5 years or so. She was part of our Christian Journaling group (before WAH, book challenges and the like!). I was shocked to hear the news. Saddened for those left behind who knew her beautiful spirit. Saddened for her children and her family. But heaven is richer for our loss. Nattie Rose, we love you!
Susan
Posted by: Susan at June 8, 2007 01:48 PM

My heart is broken this morning as I sit here, reading this, tears streaming. I will miss you, Nattie-girl. Many prayers going up for all of you in grieving the loss of your beautiful girl/mom.
Posted by: Ellen at June 9, 2007 11:59 AM

We will dearly miss you Natalie. You were a true friend and we will never forget you. Our Sunday School class will not be the same without you. We know by your faith, you are standing before our Lord rejoicing. He has healed you, amen for that. Our prayers and thoughts are with your parents and children. May God be with all of them.
Until we meet again, The Harting’s
Posted by: Jude and Terri at June 10, 2007 06:20 PM

Bless you all! You will stay in the thoughts and prayers of so many of us out here.
Posted by: Debi at June 11, 2007 08:53 AM

“Til we meet… til we meet… til we meet at Jesus’ feet… God be with you til we meet again.”
Posted by: Ellen at June 14, 2007 10:38 PM

I only knew Nattie briefly when I would read her inspiring blog on Xanga, but I knew she was a gentle spirit with a great love for her family and friends. This world lost a beautiful woman, but heaven gained an angel. My condolences to her family and friends.
Posted by: Nancy at June 16, 2007 07:23 PM

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